Kick Start — Inspiring Iowa Lake, Mountain & Countryside Resorts

A corporate retreat or company conference is a great way to kick off the year and get everyone pointed in the right direction for the months ahead. Your event can be especially effective when you book at one of these inspiring Iowa resorts. Find out why these are some of our favs.

Honey Creek Resort, Moravia, IA

Accommodations:  Offering a variety of lodging options, including luxury lodge rooms at The Lodge on Rathbun Lake or The Cottages at Rathbun Lake. The lakeside RV campsites offer everything guests need to relax and enjoy the scenic surroundings. Features 8,881 square feet of flexible meeting space and picturesque outdoor event space with chef-crafted catering menus and group programs.  

Attractions & Amenities:  The natural beauty that surrounds the Iowa resort provides visitors with views of sparking Rathbun Lake, along with cruise, jet ski, or kayak rentals. Play a round at the 18-hole championship golf course, discover nature’s wonders with hands-on educational programs, or enjoy fabulous cuisine at the Rathbun Lakeshore Grille Restaurant.

Why we love it:  Year-round, this stunning resort immerses guests in a true midwestern get-away experience with 16,000 acres of preserved forest, prairies, and peninsulas perfect for hiking, biking, and picnicking. The resort’s indoor waterpark features two-story water slide, lazy river, and hot tub. What’s not to love?

Adventureland Resort , Altoona, IA

Accommodations:  The Adventureland Inn welcomes guests to check in to one of their 185 comfortable guest rooms, including poolside rooms and suites. In addition, guests can splash in the Inn’s three large pools, relax at the swim up bar, wind down in the two hot tubs, and enjoy free wireless internet.  A full-service campground with complete facilities is also available for guests to enjoy. 

Attractions & Amenities:  There’s no shortage of activities here with rides for all ages, live entertainment and shows, a wide variety of fun food choices, charming shops, games, and adventures.

Why we love it:  Adventureland offers special group pricing for both small and large groups along with Fun Club Discount Coupons. Special event representatives make sure everything is planned for your group gathering.

Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark, Dubuque, IA

Accommodations:  A spacious and well-appointed resort with 193 hotel rooms and suites featuring free WiFi, 32-inch flat screen TVs, and picturesque views of either historic downtown Dubuque, the city bluffs, or the magnificent Mississippi River.

Attractions & Amenities:  Located in the Port of Dubuque with views of the stunning natural surroundings or the vibrant city, the resort offers many amenities. Business center, fitness center, exciting waterpark with waterslides, tube ride, waterspouts, lazy river and two giant hot tub whirlpools are just a fraction of the fun to be had. On-site Tony Roma’s Restaurant and Lounge serves up delicious dining for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Why we love it:  Great for groups, the resort offers special corporate rates and amenities, including complimentary airport shuttles. From smaller meeting rooms to a 30,000 square foot exhibit hall, Grand Harbor has the meeting space you’ll need for up to 3,333 guests.

Bridges Bay Resort, Okoboji, IA

Accommodations:  Luxurious accommodations on East Lake Okoboji include waterfront hotel condos with full kitchens and hotel-style rooms, patios and decks. The waterfront hotel rooms feature private deck or patio, free WiFi, and 32” flat-screen TVs.

Attractions & Amenities:  No matter the season, there is always something to do at Bridges Bay Resort. Dive right in at the Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark with waterslides and whirlpool, feel the thrill of the SkyRider Zipline, or soak up the sun at the outdoor pool with swim up bar. Five dining options means there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Why we love it:  The Waterfront Meeting and Event Center features 9,700 square feet of flexible event center space with group seating for up to 600. Mouthwatering catering menu from the onsite Waters Edge American Grill, onsite professional planners, and convenient lodging close by makes this a can’t-miss destination.